Identification of real and adulterated dry fruits
Nowadays, everything is being adulterated in the name of profit. Be it spices or dry fruits like cashew nuts and almonds, at some places they are being sold mixed with colors and at other places with other cheap and harmful things. The demand for dry fruits increases significantly in the market during Holi, Diwali and other festivals. In such a situation, if you are buying dry fruits then it is important to know how to identify real and fake fruits. Today we are telling you some tips with the help of which you can identify fake dry fruits and real dry fruits. You have to follow these simple tips.
How to identify real and fake dry fruits?
Follow these tips while buying almondsNowadays, color has started being adulterated in almonds. To make almonds look of good quality, ocher color is added to make it dark and shiny. Therefore, while buying almonds, check by rubbing them on your hands. Almonds should neither be too thick nor too small. Buy only medium sized almonds.
Follow these tips while buying cashew nuts- Nowadays fake cashew nuts are also being sold. You can identify real cashew nuts by color and smell. White and beige colored cashews are genuine. If the cashews smell of oil or appear yellow in colour, then they may be adulterated or very old.
Follow these tips while buying walnuts- The color of fake walnut is quite dark. Sometimes walnuts smell bad, which is a sign of spoilage. Therefore, always buy walnuts with shells and there is no adulteration in them. The kernel of the real walnut is light brown.
Follow these tips while buying raisins- Fake raisins have also started being sold. Sugar is added to these types of raisins to sweeten them. Avoid buying moist raisins. These may be fake raisins. If any color is visible when rubbed on the hand, do not buy such raisins.
Test by color and taste- Real and fake dry fruits can also be identified by color and taste. There is a lot of difference in their smell. Whereas the color of fake dry fruits is slightly dark. Fake dry fruits may taste bitter or may be too sweet.
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